Dolphins playing time percentages from Week 2

Much was made of preseason battles for roster spots and jockeying for position on the team’s depth chart, but last Sunday was the first time the Dolphins showed who had earned the faith of the coaching staff. Here’s a look at the playing time percentages from Sunday.

Offense

In Week 2 against the Chargers, Laremy Tunsil, Jermon Bushrod, Ja’Wuan James, and Mike Pouncey all handled 100% of the snaps at their positions. Anthony Steen played 68 percent of the time at left guard (46 snaps) while Jesse Davis played 32 percent of the time (22 snaps).

Despite a run-heavy approach that saw running back Jay Ajayi carry the ball 28 times, the Dolphins had three wide receivers on the field 88 percent of the time, or 60 of 68 offensive snaps.

Ajayi’s usage rate was very high. He touched the ball 30 times during the 64 snaps he played. Backups Damien Williams and Kenyan Drake combined for four offensive snaps.

DeVante Parker led all wideouts in snaps with 63, followed by Jarvis Landry (62), and Kenny Stills (60). Leontee Carroo saw two offensive snaps.

Defense

Injuries and intrigue have defined 2017 for Miami’s linebacking corps, with the loss of rookie Raekwon McMillan in the preseason, the addition of Rey Maualuga who has yet to see the field, and the disappearance of free agent signee Lawrence Timmons. Undrafted free agents have stepped up to fill the void at linebacker and performed admirably.

Mike Hull, Kiko Alonso, Reshad Jones, and Nate Allen all played 100 percent of the 58 defensive snaps for the Dolphins. Rookie Chase Allen, who started for Timmons, played on 24 percent of snaps (14).

Unsurprisingly, rookie Davon Godchaux took 55 percent of snaps (32), outpaced third-year player Jordan Phillips, who was in on 36 percent of snaps (21).

But it what was something of a surprise, Byron Maxwell and Xavien Howard both handled the majority of snaps at corner (95 percent-55 snaps each).

Miami played with three corners on the field 76 percent of the time, as Bobby McCain saw action on 44 plays. Preseason addition Alterraun Verner did not see a defensive snap.

Rookie first-round pick Charles Harris was on the field for 47% of defensive snaps (27), including a few downs on the interior beside Ndamukong Suh (91%-53 snaps).

Andre Branch saw 43 snaps (74 percent) and Cameron Wake saw 33 snaps (57%). William Hayes played 25 snaps (43 percent). It will be interesting to see how Wake’s playing time is managed early this season, especially considering the loss of a bye week.

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